I listened to Bush's speech tonight and thought, on the whole, it was positive and put forth some ideas that would start the infrastructure rebuild and recovery in New Orleans. I didn't think the speech was overly political, but he did try to bring in those who seem to believe that evil befell them because our political system oppresses them.
The reactions were indicative of the media's absolute bias or incompetence:
Bryan Williams was troubled that Bush chose to speak from Jackson Square. I guess Mr. Williams just doesn't get the symbolism of Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral. Other than some of the French Quarter, that shot is the symbol of New Orleans that everyone recognizes. Guess Mr. Williams would have been beter satisfied if Bush had used a damaged anywhere two-story house as his background.
LA Congressmen and Senator were thrilled that money would be flowing into their area.
Hannity and Colmbs did the usual, but actually had a few folks (Livingston and Breaux) who made comments.
Rita Cosby had some interesting interviews from "just plain folks."
Greta had the obligatory interview with Jesse Jackson. Didn't listen because I believe Jackson is a racist demigod who shouldn't be on without a counter from someone like David Duke. Wonder why no one has the gumption to remind Mr. Jackson that the demographics of the areas hit by the storm are 67% white when he starts carping about the poor and downtrodden blacks.
Scarborough demonstrated that his constituents had the intelligence to find a Congressman with an IQ higher than a fish.
Interesting part was most of the media wanted to talk about Bush's popularity, indicating that it was nothing more than a political stunt. I think I'd give the man credit for figuring out that several million people need help and that the region is very important to the US economically. Oh, well, suppose that that wouldn't sell as well as devling into the deep ulterior political motives.
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